Environmental Specialist, Amazon Project Leo

Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

The Amazon Leo Environmental Specialist will support critical environmental initiatives for Leo, based at either our Redmond or Kirkland, Washington facility. This role combines technical expertise with program support to enhance Leo's environmental performance and regulatory compliance. As an individual contributor, you will help implement environmental management systems, support compliance programs, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Working with the environmental team, you will assist in integrating environmental solutions and best practices into daily operations while ensuring regulatory requirements are met. Your responsibilities will include supporting environmental systems, maintaining compliance processes, and implementing sustainable practices.

Key job responsibilities

Support implementation of environmental management systems
Maintain environmental compliance programs
Assist with environmental permit management and agency communications
Help develop solutions for environmental challenges
Support environmental risk assessments
Conduct facility condition evaluations
Collect and analyze environmental data
Participate in compliance reviews
Support environmental issue resolution
Stay current with environmental regulations
Assist with cross-functional environmental projects
Help deliver environmental training programs
Support environmental stewardship initiatives
Maintain stakeholder relationships
Support environmental program implementation

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

A day in the life

Based at Redmond or Kirkland, Washington production facility, the Environmental Specialist role support Amazon Leo's EHS Environmental Compliance programs under the supervision of the Environmental Engineer and Sr. Environmental Manager. In this role, you'll help maintain and improve our environmental programs while supporting manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for implementing technical solutions, supporting compliance initiatives, and assisting with environmental challenges in our state-of-the-art facilities. This position offers opportunities to work at the intersection of aerospace technology and environmental compliance, contributing to Leo's mission of global connectivity while ensuring environmental excellence.

About The Team

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, math, business or equivalent
1+ years' experience in EHS environmental compliance, preferably in manufacturing
Knowledge of key environmental regulations (CAA, CWA, RCRA)
Experience in environmental data collection, analysis, and regulatory confidentiality
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Demonstrated rapid learning ability and exceptional performance

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of environmental management systems (e.g., ISO14001)
Experience in environmental compliance experience in aerospace manufacturing
Experience with Washington State environmental regulations
Demonstrated project management skills, particularly in environmental projects

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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